Telenor Group has entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of its mobile operations in Myanmar to M1 Group for a total consideration of US$105 million USD, of which US$55 million is a deferred payment over five years. The transaction corresponds to an…
It felt like an eternity rather than just a few minutes as haute couture fashion designer Elie Saab scrambled to make sure his 200 staff members, including his son, were safe when this month’s massive explosion shook Beirut. Like many Lebanese on August 4…
South Korea’s LG Electronics is making a strong push into the Middle East, opening premium brand shops in the area. The company is deliberately positioning its brand at the higher end of the market to differentiate it from lower cost brands. LG says it has…